Q. Did you know the man?

A. No; I knew he wore a linen coat and a white straw hat.

Q. Was it a rifle or a shot gun?

A. Yes; regular musket, called breech-loaders, something similar to what the militia have.

At this point the committee adjourned, to meet at the arsenal, at half-past eight o'clock, this evening.

Allegheny Arsenal,
Friday Evening, February 22, 1878.

The committee met pursuant to adjournment, at the United States Arsenal, at half-past eight o'clock. All members present.


Major A. R. Buffington, sworn:

By Mr. Lindsey: